Newspapers from the 1700s
The eighteenth century saw the heyday of the Age of Reason, and the rising popularity and increased distribution of newspapers played a key role in deepening and expanding public discourse. We carry only absolutely authentic original newspapers, and there's no better way to discover the history of the 1700s than to hold a newspaper from that century in your own hands.Newspapers from the 1700s
The eighteenth century saw the heyday of the Age of Reason, and the rising popularity and increased distribution of newspapers played a key role in deepening and expanding public discourse. We carry only absolutely authentic original newspapers, and there's no better way to discover the history of the 1700s than to hold a newspaper from that century in your own hands.
Commenting on politicians in office in 1796...
Item #714685
July 30, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 30, 1796 Page 3 has a letter which begins: "The reduction of the army & the arrangements in the war office will occasion man revolutions in our microcosm...". Another item comments on those serving in office (see).
Four pages, great condition.
Period news and advertising from the late 1700's...
Item #714684
January 13, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 13, 1796 Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from discussions in Congress.
Various news of the day inside, with mostly period advertising on the back.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #714682
May 21, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 21, 1796
* President George Washington
The middle of page 2 has "An Act" of Congress for providing money to defray the costs of putting into effect the treaty with Algiers. It is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Letter from John Jay...
Item #714681
April 16, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York April 16, 1796 Page 2 has a lengthy letter concerning "the university" in New York, signed by its Chancellor and New York governor: John Jay.
Four pages, nice condition.
Washington on the Treaty of San Lorenzo...
Item #714680
April 06, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 6, 1796
* President George Washington
* Pinckney's Treaty of San Lorenzo
Page 2 has a letter to the House concerning ratification of the Treaty of San Lorenzo, signed: Geo. Washington. Then "An Act" of Congress providing relief to soldiers injured or disabled in the military, also signed: Go. Washington.
Included a... See More
Ten days before Washington's death...
Item #714446
December 04, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799
* 18th century American original
This issue was printed less just ten days before the death of George Washington.
Inside has much on the Napoleonic War, including a back page article: "Buonaparte's Retreat from Syria". Page 3 has a detailed ad for: "Forty Dollars Reward" for deserted soldi... See More
Defeat of Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile...
Item #714426
December 05, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson
* Battle of the Nile
* Napoleon Bonaparte
Page 2 has some fine reports on the historic defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile.
One is headed: "Official & Pleasing" concerning the report, followed by: "French Official Accounts Of the Defeat at the Mouth of The Nile". This is follow... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...
Item #714128
August 28, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 28, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* At the turn of the 18th century - unique gift idea
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17t... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #713822
September 18, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with m... See More
The historic Funding Act of 1790... Alexander Hamilton...
Item #713731
August 07, 1790
(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790
The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790 (which flowed from Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Report).
• Unite... See More
Delaware & Pennsylvania ratify the Constitution...
Item #713619
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787* United States Constitution ratification
* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify
The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".
Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one noting: "The deputies of the state Convention of Delawar... See More
George Washington is elected President of the United States...
Item #713617
February 20, 1793
NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
By far the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 report announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.
History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of 1792. Page 3 has a re... See More
Only published for four years...
Item #712996
April 21, 1736
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 21, 1736
* Very rare publication
* Early 18th century British original
This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe. There is a brief item on the back page noting: "...advice by a letter from South Carolina of the death of the Rev. Mr. John Fullerton, lately missionary at Ch... See More
Building the historic Cape Henry, Virginia, lighthouse... Vermont separates from New York...
Item #712389
October 09, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, October 9, 1790 A brief item on page 3 notes: "The Commissioners of New York and Vermont have amicably adjusted the important business of their mission; the result is that Vermont is dismembered from the state of New York...This the way is open for the admission of Vermont into the Federal Union..." which would happen in 1791. An item al... See More
Much on George Washington...
Item #712380
July 28, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 28, 1790
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains an "Address of the Providence Assoc. of Merchants to the President..." with "The President's Answer" signed by him in type: George Washington.
Page 2 also has a letter from the governor of Georgia to Alexander M'Gillivrar... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address... Original bindings with wrappers...
Item #711770
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792 * Washington's State of the Union Address
* John Wesley's trip to Savannah, Georgia
* In original blue outer wrappers (very rare)
Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-o... See More
Rare title with a Paul Revere engraving, still with original wrappers...
Item #711660
July 01, 1774
ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1774
* Exceedingly rare periodical just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War
* Masthead engraving by Paul Revere with outer wrappers (rare)
The quite famous and extremely rare magazine published by Isaiah Thomas. This is the first of the title we have offered in many years.
As noted in Wikipedia, it was a short-lived monthly published in Bo
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This title existed for just one year...
Item #711121
October 24, 1794
THE BALTIMORE DAILY INTELLIGENCER, Maryland, Oct. 24, 1794
* Rare 18th century American publication
One of the less common American titles from the 18th century as it existed for just one year, from October. 28, 1793 thru October. 29, 1794.
Pages 1 & 4 are filled with ads, with news items inside. Included is a lengthy letter signed by: John Jay, concerning what would b... See More
A Ben Franklin newspaper with the earliest mention of G. Washington we have found in an American newspaper? Death of Ben Franklin's brother...
Item #710763
February 12, 1756
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1756
* Rare Benjamin Franklin publication
* Early Colonel George Washington
* French and Indian War officer
A fine Ben Franklin issue from the French & Indian War period, which includes what we believe is the earliest mention of George Washington we have found in an American newspaper. He was a colonel in the Virginia militia at th... See More
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #710010
May 15, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, May 15, 1735
* Among the earliest of American newspapers
* Very early & rare colonial publication
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspa... See More
Three great plates on the Seven Years' War...
Item #709995
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1759 Of prime interest are the 3 full page plates on the Seven Years' War, the first titled: "A Map of the Part of Westphalia in which the French Army Were Defeated , Aug. 1, 1759" which shows much details (see), the plate titled: "Line of Battle of the Allied Army Before the Engagement on the First of August, 1759", plus ... See More
Counting the slaves... The infant Navy...
Item #709993
August 08, 1798
(2) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15 and 28, 1798 A notable pair of issues. The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2 of the Aug. 15 issue are taken up with: "An Act to provide for the Valuation of Lands & dwelling houses & the Enumeration of Slaves within the United States". It concludes by taking up most of the ftpg. of the Aug. 18 issue where it is signed in sc... See More
Two European maps...
Item #709987
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1758 The prime features of this issue are the two maps, one being a full page plate titled: "A Map of the Rhine Between Wesel & Duseldorp..." (see), and the other a foldout map measuring 8 by 10 1/2 inches titled "A Complete Chart of the Coast of France from Ostend, to Cape Finisterra, including the Opposite Coast of the British Chan... See More
The British take the Bahamas...
Item #709905
July 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1783 Most of page 4 is taken up with: "American News - Recapture of the Bahamas" which includes 4 letters reporting the details. Also including: "Articles Entered Upon Between Don Antonio Claraco Sauz, Governor of the Bahama Islands, and his Honour Andrew Deveaux, Col. and Commander in Chief of the Expedition". Another letter mentio... See More
Tyburn, England in 1783... 'God's Tribunal' - off to the Executioner...
Item #709900
November 06, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 6, 1783 As stated in Wikipedia: "Tyburn was a village in... present-day London... For many centuries, the name Tyburn was synonymous with capital punishment, it having been the principal place for execution of London criminals and convicted traitors, including many religious martyrs. It was also known as 'God's Tribunal', in the 18th century.&qu... See More
Rare 18th century British title with the original outer wrappers...
Item #709896
August 01, 1798
THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1798 This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are worn at the edges with some loss at the spine (see).
The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles included are: "Emigration to America Considered" "Wallace's Essay on the Manufactures of Ireland" "Mrs... See More
Benedict Arnold on the Battle of Quebec... Ethan Allen in irons...
Item #709894
February 22, 1776
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, (Cambridge), Feb. 22, 1776 The top of the first column begins with a report from Cork that: "...there has been commotions amongst the soldiers who are to embark for America; that a great numbers of them have deserted & that several of the officers who are absent have sent letters to acquaint their officers that they shall not join their regime... See More
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #709853
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bot... See More
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #709852
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bot... See More
Follow-up to the historic Somersett slave case... Bougainville in Tahiti...
Item #709851
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1772 The most significant articles in this issue would be two which are follow-up commentaries concerning the landmark James Somersett slave case. Somerset was a slave purchased in Virginia then taken to England, escaped & eventually recaptured. This case concerned whether he was free or remained a slave and ultimately determined that slavery w... See More
Lengthy Judaica item, plus the founding of Georgia...
Item #709850
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1731 There are several notable articles in this issue, including over a full page on: "...an Historical and Law-Treatise Against Jews and Judaism, published some years since."Another significant item is one of the earliest reports to be had on what would be the creation of the Georgia colony, headed: "A true Account of a new Co... See More
Nice plates, including two of Aix La Chapelle...
Item #709849
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1748 Among the articles are: "Description of Aix la Chapelle & history of the Protestant Religion There" "New Astronomical Observations" "Of the Late Lunar Eclipse" "Of Saturn & Its Rings" (with full page plate) "Description of the City of Lima, from Betagh's Voyage Round the World...&qu
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Siege of Havana, Cuba, with a foldout map...
Item #709847
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1762 The prime content would certainly be the account of the battle of Havana, Cuba, headed: "Account of the Taking of the Havannah" which is nearly a full page account.This is followed by the: "Articles of Capitulation agreed upon between Sir George Pocock...and the Earl of Albermarle, & the Marquis of Real Transporte...for the... See More
Reflecting on the highlights of the Revolutionary War... Map of a naval battle...
Item #709842
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1781 A very nice "Supplement" issue published at the end of the year, and from the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including war reports, news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other tidbits.A lengthy article: "Interesting Debate in the House of Peers" includes some reflecti... See More
Adams calls a special session of Congress due to the French-American crisis... Launching the frigate 'United States'...
Item #709840
May 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, May, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.
Perhaps the most notable content is the: "President's Speech" which takes 5 1/2 pages. This was his speech of May 15, 17907, Adams calling for the first special session of Congress to consider the wo... See More
The Constitution of the United States... One for the best of collections...
Item #709556
October 01, 1787
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787
* Historic United States Constitution
* Constitutional Convention - Congress
* President George Washington signs
Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United States was approved by Congress. This, along with the Declara... See More
George Washington, Paul Revere...
Item #709004
March 08, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1797 Page 2 has an "Address To George Washington" from the "Senators representing Massachusetts in Congress" concerning his retirement from public life, followed by his humble and gracious reply, signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 3 has a notice about the quarterly meeting of the "Grand Lodge" signed in type: Paul Revere, G... See More
Three Washington script signatures on the front page...
Item #708998
April 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 9, 1796 Over half of the front page is taken up with three documents of the federal government with each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and two of them in block type by John Adams.
This was one of just a couple of newspapers which used the script type for presidential signatures, making such issues very displayable when on the front... See More
Six Acts of Congress signed by Adams and Jefferson...
Item #708975
March 16, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 16, 1799 A great front page has it contains six Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type: Th. Jefferson, making this a displayable issue.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the spine, nice condition.
Washington enacts an embargo...
Item #707902
May 22, 1794
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1794 Page 5, under: "America", is a printing of a Resolution from Congress enacting an embargo: "...on all ships and vessels in the ports of the United Starters...bound to any foreign port or place for the term of 30 days...", signed in type by the President; George Washington.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, r... See More
Scarce, short-lived newspaper from Philadelphia...
Item #707417
January 24, 1797
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 24, 1797 A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year. Various news reports and advertisements of the day.
Four pages, folio size, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #707413
June 12, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 12, 1797 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue ap... See More
John Hancock on the front page... Creating the State Department...
Item #707406
June 17, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 17, 1789 This is just the 19th issue of this very famous newspaper which was the mouthpiece of the new federal government.
Over one-third of the front page has the: "Message of the Governor of Massachusetts..." signed in type: John Hancock, in which he comments on his recent election as governor: "...As my fellow citizens have seen... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #707388
February 01, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 1, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice for: "Proposals For C... See More
Address signed by Sam Adams...
Item #707374
January 26, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1795
* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor
* 18th century American original
Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with an: "Address" to the Mass. legislature by the govern, signed in type: Samuel Adams. Mention is also made of an "illumination" celebration in Boston in honor of George Washington.
The back pa... See More
Rare 18th century title...
Item #707248
February 12, 1798
THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Feb. 12, 1798 A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.
All of pages 1, 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with much reporting from: "CONGRESS". The back page has a "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for the capture of a deserted soldier.
Four pages, nice condition.
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All of pages 1, 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with much reporting from: "CONGRESS". The back page has a "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for the capture of a deserted soldier.
Four pages, nice condition.
Rare 18th century title...
Item #707233
January 08, 1798
THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Jan. 8, 1798
* Very rare 18th century publication
* American Editor Philip Freneau
* Short-lived publication
A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.
The front page includes the continued: "View of the Present State of our Political Relation with the United States
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* Very rare 18th century publication
* American Editor Philip Freneau
* Short-lived publication
A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.
The front page includes the continued: "View of the Present State of our Political Relation with the United States
Celebrating the historic Acts of Union, joining England & Scotland, takes effect...
Item #707126
April 28, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 28, 1707 The front page has an address from Queen Anne to England's Parliament with reference to the very recent Acts of Union.
One of the more notable events of the early 18th century was the formal union of England & Scotland, through the Acts of Union ratified by both Parliaments, and taking effect May 1, 1707.
Most of the front page is taken u... See More
The historic Acts of Union, joining England & Scotland, takes effect...
Item #707125
May 05, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 5, 1707 The front page begins with an announcement from Whitehall, in London, dated May 1, stating: "This being the deay appointed for the General Thanksgiving for the happy Union of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, Her majesty went in a coach of state to the Cathedral Church of St. Paul...to return thanks to Almighty God for that great blessin... See More
Samuel Webster's 1777 sermon...
Great and notable sermon on chasing the British out of America...
Item #706755
May 28, 1777
Pamphlet: "A SERMON Preached before the Honorable COUNCIL, and the Honorable House of Representatives, of the state of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. At BOSTON, May 28, 1777. Being the anniversary for the election of the Honorable Council. By Samuel Webster, A.M. Pastor of a church in Salisbury."
Printed at Boston, by Edes and Gill, M,DCC,LXXVII [1777].
Complete in 44 pa
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Printed at Boston, by Edes and Gill, M,DCC,LXXVII [1777].
Complete in 44 pa
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